The ""Puppets: Handbook Of Marionettes"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of marionette puppetry, written by the Hamburg Puppet Guild. This book provides a detailed overview of the history of marionettes, their construction, and techniques for manipulating them. It includes step-by-step instructions for building and operating a marionette, as well as tips for creating unique characters and performances. The book also covers the different types of marionettes, such as string and rod puppets, and explores the various styles of puppetry from around the world. With beautiful illustrations and practical advice, this handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of marionette puppetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.